I Spy Something Red

I Spy Something Red
6" x 8"
oil on canvas board

I was scrounging around my aunt's kitchen yesterday looking for something to paint. I had planned on painting in her garden again, but it was hot outside and I was much more inclined to work in the air conditioning. I really like the way this one turned out. I had my doubts in mid-process, but it all seemed to come together the same way clouds and reflections on water usually do. I am intrigued. Painting glass is fun!

Next week is going to be a little different. I get to go to a plein air workshop with Calvin Liang. I am so excited!

Tourmaline

Tourmaline
9" x 12"
oil on canvas board

My goal is to finish three paintings by Wednesday. This one took me a little longer than I thought it would.
I think my next two are going to have to be smaller to meet my deadline.

I picked the title because tourmaline is a semiprecious bluish green stone. I like it. I like this boat too. Its a little jewel.

I am going to have to make some changes in the type of yellow I use though, because the one I am using has some red in it. I've been having trouble getting the clean, pure color I want.